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G303 FPR

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,129 mi
Last recorded86,129 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 FPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,129 miles

a rag on top of fuel tank,but no leaks found

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

drivers seat slightly insecure

front number plate condition getting poor

last mot it had a petrol engine in it and now it has a diesel one in it

offside front seat belt slow to retract

unable to see front brake pads

welding on rear of van has been done on inside

Fail 19 Feb 2011 86,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

a rag on top of fuel tank,but no leaks found

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

drivers seat slightly insecure

front number plate condition getting poor

last mot it had a petrol engine in it and now it has a diesel one in it

offside front seat belt slow to retract

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 18 Jan 2011 86,126 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering

Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,216 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column joints slightly worn

Temporary repair on exhaust pipe

Fail 6 Jan 2009 64,922 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column joints slightly worn

Temporary repair on exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,030 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 62,030 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2007 46,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 12 Jan 2006 26,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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G303 FPR is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 56,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G303 FPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G303 FPR is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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